Thursday, November 14, 2019

USA: Kneebody-Chapters (2019)

Do Not Ignore This! This is the highly inventive, original and compelling new album from explosive US quartet Kneebody. The music is adventurous, exuberant and powerful: music for a new generation, music that will inspire and excite, coming from a band with a committed and distinctive sound. From the off, it commands your attention and surprises at every turn. Kneebody are a band with a long history, a deep mutual respect and a dedicated fan base, yet this album marks a new beginning - a new line-up, a new label, and renewed focus. The album is Chapters, an all-encompassing and powerhouse album that mixes deep grooves and deft melodies with a wide range of guests including Becca Stevens, Gretchen Parlato, Michael Mayo and Josh Dion. Chapters is a modern day great! credits released October 18, 2019 Ben Wendel: saxophone, effects Shane Endsley: trumpet, effects Adam Benjamin: keyboards Nate Wood: drums, drums and bass (tracks 1, 7 and 9) Michael Mayo: Vocals (track 2) Becca Stevens: Vocals (track 4) Josh Dion: Vocals, Synth Bass, Drums (track 6) Gerald Clayton: Piano (track 8) Gretchen Parlato: Vocals (track 9) Kaveh Rastegar: Bass (tracks 2-6 and 8) 1. Spectra (Shane Endsley) 2. What’s My Name feat. Michael Mayo (Michael Mayo) 3. A Seaworthy Native (Ben Wendel) 4. Wounds Let in the Light feat. Becca Stevens (Becca Stevens, Ben Wendel) 5. Chapters (Shane Endsley) 6. Hearts Won’t Break feat. Josh Dion (Josh Dion, Ben Wendel, Kaveh Rastegar) 7. Ombré (Adam Benjamin) 8. The Trip feat. Gerald Clayton (Shane Endsley) 9. When It All Comes Down feat. Gretchen Parlato (Gretchen Parlato, Ben Wendel) 10.The Non-Profit Prince of Lexington (Adam Benjamin)